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Matthew McConaughey accompanies nervous son Levi, 16, on set as the teen makes his acting debut
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Matthew McConaughey accompanies nervous son Levi, 16, on set as the teen makes his acting debut

Matthew McConaughey was spotted comforting his 16-year-old son Levi on the California set of his debut film ‘Way of the Warrior Kid’.

Video obtained by TMZ on Wednesday shows the “Dallas Buyers Club” star giving his apparently worried son an encouraging pat on the back, followed by a quick chat on Mission Beach in San Diego.

Levi was about to film a pull-up scene when his famous father spoke to him, a TMZ source said.

The actor, 54, is not involved in the production but appeared to be on hand to mentor his eldest son.

Matthew McConaughey was filmed apparently comforting his 16-year-old son Levi on the set of his debut film ‘Way of the Warrior Kid’. Instagram/@levimcconaughey
The video, obtained by TMZ on Wednesday, shows the “Mud” actor patting his son on the back before talking to him. TMZ

Page Six reached out to McConaughey’s rep for comment.

Levi’s casting for “Way of the Warrior Kid” was announced in early September.

He was cast in a supporting role alongside rising actress Ava Torres. However, their specific role in the youth empowerment narrative remains unclear.

The cast is led by Chris Pratt, Linda Cardellini and Jude Hill.

According to a TMZ insider, McConaughey gave Levi some advice before doing a pull-up scene. Instagram/@levimcconaughey
“Way of the Warrior Kid” marks the teen’s acting debut. Instagram/@levimcconaughey

McConaughey previously told Entertainment Tonight that he would support his children if they wanted a career in the entertainment industry.

“Look, I want them to do what they were made to do,” he said in 2020.

“For which they also have an innate ability, and are willing to put in the effort to become better at it. Whatever that is, I want them to do it.”

“Whether that will become a thing in the industry I am in? Bravo. I have met some of the most amazing people in my life in my industry, I love what I do.”

McConaughey shares Levi with his longtime wife, Camila Alves. WireImage
They also have a daughter, Vida, and a son, Livingston. WireImage

In addition to Levi, the Oscar winner shares daughter Vida, 14, and son Livingston, 11, with wife Camila Alves.

McConaughey and Alves made headlines last year when they allowed Levi to create an Instagram account for his 15th birthday.

The “Interstellar” actor also warmed fans’ hearts when he shared a touching Instagram post for his son to celebrate his 16th birthday in July.

McConaughey told Entertainment Tonight in 2020 that he would support his children if they wanted to become entertainers. WireImage
He also made headlines last summer when he shared a heartfelt birthday message with Levi on Instagram. Instagram/@levimcconaughey

“Your mother and I hope we have done our job to the best of our ability. You won’t have us as a safety net forever in the wonderful, wild world,” the actor said.

“Just go out and enjoy it. Be aware of your surroundings. Be yourself. Know when to say yes, know when to say no, know when to say maybe,” he continued.

“See the good in everyone, but know that not everyone is always paying attention.”